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Ohio 4-H Highlights: January 2026

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  1. Hook Awarded the Excellence in 4-H Award

    Laryssa Hook, Delaware County 4-H Extension Educator

    Each year, the Charles W. Lifer Excellence in 4-H Award honors an Ohio 4-H Educator who demonstrates outstanding achievement and innovation. Sponsored by former state 4-H leader Charles W.

  2. Coming Soon to a 4-H Family Near You

    More information about all current 4-H projects is available in the Ohio 4-H 2026 Project Guide.

    By Carrie Davisson and Rhonda Williams, 4-H Editorial Specialists, Ohio State University Extension Publishing

  3. Making Waves Since 1984: Sea Camp Continues the Tradition with Grant Support

    Ohio 4-H Sea Camp Campers and Counselors.

    In 2025, Ohio 4-H Sea Camp received an Ohio 4-H Foundation Sauder Workforce Preparation Programs grant, making it possible to provide an unforgettable experience for 54 youth and 9 adult counselors.

  4. Wellness Through World Travel: Ohio 4-H in Puerto Rico

    Ohio 4-H’ers in Castañer, Puerto Rico

    Gandhi was once thought to have said, “It is health that is real wealth, not pieces of gold and silver.” Whether or not the quote can be attributed to him, the truth remains: Health is something worth prioritizing.

  5. Faces of Ohio 4-H—Ian Heitkamp

    Ian Heitkamp

    Each month, we highlight an Ohio 4-H alum with an inspiring story—from their time as a member to the ways they continue to give back today.

  6. Calendar of Events

    February 7, Warren County Livestock Club Sweetheart Dance (Lebanon)—7–10 p.m.